It’s that point once more: San Diego Comedian-Con is upon us.
Comedian-Con 2025 formally kicks off Thursday. Greater than 130,000 popular culture aficionados make the pilgrimage for the four-day extravaganza in and across the San Diego Conference Middle. The occasion, which initially centered on comedian books and their collectors, now encompasses quite a lot of media throughout tv, movie, video games and extra.
Actions for attendees embody pop-ups, activations, autograph classes and hours of programming. Listed below are choose panels this reporter is trying ahead to. (The total programming schedule is offered on the Comedian-Con Worldwide website.)
Thursday
Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Final Airbender twentieth Anniversary10 – 11 a.m.Ballroom 20
The solid and creators of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” assemble to have fun the present’s twentieth anniversary. Will it’s only a lookback or will they reveal what’s subsequent for the franchise?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Corridor H
Your favourite younger demigods hit Corridor H to tease the upcoming second season of the fantasy TV collection. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer are amongst these anticipated to seem.
Star Wars: Andor: From Resistance to Rebellion12 – 1 p.m.Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A deep dive into “Andor” Season 2 with a panel of lecturers and authors discussing the present’s themes together with resisting authoritarianism and rebel.
Robert Kirkman Reside at SDCC1 – 2 p.m.Room 6BCF
The prolific comedian ebook creator and Skybound Leisure co-founder will probably be readily available to debate what’s subsequent within the worlds of “Invincible,” “The Walking Dead” and extra.
Crucial Function: 10 Years and Nonetheless Rolling1:45 – 2:45 p.m.Ballroom 20
Crucial Function founders and solid members Ashley Johnson, Marisha Ray, Taliesin Jaffe, Matthew Mercer, Laura Bailey, Travis Willingham, Sam Riegel and Liam O’Brien replicate on their journey thus far. (Followers all in favour of their animated reveals “Vox Machina” and “The Mighty Nein” can even catch the panel on the Indigo Ballroom of the Hilton Bayfront from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Hallmark Hallstars1:45 – 2:45 p.m.Indigo Ballroom
The panel for these craving a dose of Hallmark Christmas films in July. Hallmark movie and collection stars will probably be readily available to share sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes tea. (And for those who additionally love procedurals, stick round for the “NCIS: Tony & Ziva” panel proper after.)
Blumhouse’s “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2”4:15 – 5:15 p.m.Corridor H
For horror film buffs, the filmmakers and stars of the supernatural will take the stage to tease the upcoming sequel.
Comedy Central Grownup Animation: South Park, Beavis & Butt-Head, and Digman!6:45 – 7:45 p.m.Corridor H
The artistic minds behind grownup animated hits, together with Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mike Decide and Andy Samberg, hit Corridor H to debate their reveals.
Friday
Cartoon Community Studios: Cartoon Cartoons Animated Shorts Showcase10 – 10:45 a.m.Indigo Ballroom
A screening and highlight on Cartoon Community Studios’ shorts program and its artists.
“Revival”: From Comics to TV10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Room 6A
“Revival” comedian ebook creators Tim Seeley and Mike Norton be a part of the showrunners and solid of the TV adaptation on bringing the present to life.
“The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” Season 312:15 – 1:15 p.m.Corridor H
Is it actually Comedian-Con with out “The Walking Dead”? The presentation will embody the present’s solid, creatives and the debut of the Season 3 trailer.
The Wait is Over: FX’s “Alien: Earth” World Premiere and Q&A1:25pm – 2:50pmHall H
The solid and creatives (together with creator Noah Hawley) of the upcoming “Alien” prequel collection will display the pilot episode.
Collider’s Inside Hollywood with Bob Odenkirk1:30 – 2:15 p.m.Ballroom 20
A one-on-one with the “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” star to look again at his profession and tease his upcoming movie “Nobody 2.”
“King of the Hill”4 – 4:45 p.m.Indigo Ballroom
The world premiere of the “King of the Hill” revival, with the present’s co-creators Mike Decide and Greg Daniels; showrunner Saladin Patterson; and solid members Pamela Adlon, Kathy Najimy, Lauren Tom and Toby Huss.
Godzilla at 70: Seven A long time of the King of the Monsters4:15pm – 5:15pmRoom 6DE
“Shin Godzilla” director Shinji Higuchi will probably be amongst those who take the stage for this celebration of the enduring kaiju. Specialists will even discuss Godzilla collectibles, comics and extra.
“Predator: Badlands”4:15pm – 5:15pmHall H
Director Dan Trachtenberg and stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi will take the stage to share sneak peeks and tease their upcoming standalone “Predator” movie.
Saturday
Bob’s Burgers10 – 10:45 a.m.Ballroom 20
ABC’s Abbott Elementary11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Indigo Ballroom
College is sort of again in session. Stars Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph will probably be amongst these readily available to speak concerning the present after a screening of a fan-favorite Season 4 episode.
Star Trek Universe12:30 – 2:00 p.m.Corridor H
A supersize presentation that includes panels for “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and the upcoming “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.” Forged members Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong and Paul Wesley will probably be amongst these gathered to speak “Strange New Worlds.” The “Starfleet Academy” crew will embody Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins and Bella Shepard. “Voyager” alum and “Starfeet Academy” solid member Robert Picardo will probably be readily available to reasonable.
“Ghosts”3:30 – 4:15 p.m.Ballroom 20
For these of us who like our ghosts to be rather less scary. Forged members Utkarsh Ambudkar, Danielle Pinnock, Asher Grodman and Devan Chandler Lengthy will hit the stage together with government producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman.
“Peacemaker” Sneak Peek and Panel3:30 – 4:30 p.m.Corridor H
DC Studios co-chief James Gunn will probably be joined by “Peacemaker” solid members John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, Sol Rodriguez and Tim Meadows to speak Season 2. Sure, there will probably be footage.
Anne Rice Immortal Universe: Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Talamasca4:30 – 6:00 p.m.Ballroom 20
A shared panel for the shared Anne Rice universe. The casts and creatives of “Interview With the Vampire” and the upcoming “Talamasca” will talk about every of their corners of their supernatural world.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle5:45 – 6:45 p.m.Corridor H
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” has already shattered Japanese box-office information. The primary movie in a trilogy spanning the ultimate arc of successful anime collection may not be the most effective place to start out for these new to the franchise, however followers received’t wish to miss this panel that may function friends from Japan.
“IT: Welcome to Derry”9:15 – 9:45 p.m.Room 6DE
A sneak peek of the upcoming prequel TV collection with government producers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti.
Sunday
Discover Disney’s “Amphibia” with Matt Braly10:30 – 11:30 a.m.Room 6A
“Amphibia” creator Matt Braly and pals will talk about the animated present and the upcoming graphic novel continuation.
Sneak Peek: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art11 a.m. – 12 p.m.Corridor H
George Lucas joins director Guillermo del Toro and artist Doug Chiang to debate the facility of illustrated storytelling and to tease his museum, in a dialog moderated by Queen Latifah.
An Afternoon with George Takei1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Room 6A
Actor, creator and icon George Takei will talk about his newest memoir, “It Rhymes With Takei”; his award-winning graphic novel, “They Called Us Enemy”; and extra.
